Who's planning for 2014 vacations?
Just booked our first camping trip for April 2014. We're going to stay at the Jellystone in Cosby in the Smoky Mountains. Kids have never been there and we're all really looking forward to it. Thi...
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13. 70 miles to Durango/Mesa Verde (3 nights)
14. 49 miles to Ourey (4 nights) STARTING JUNE 30TH
15. 181 miles to Black Canyon of the Gunnison (1 night)
16. Salida/Buena Vista (2 night)
17. 169 miles to Colorado Springs/Pikes Peak (2nights)
Since you have reservations up to "13", I'll just comment on these stops along your route. As for 13, two stops would be better, either 1 night at Mesa Verde (assuming that you get there early enough in the day to drive into the park) and 2 nights in Durango, or vice versa. The big thing in Durango is the possiblity of taking the narrow guage train up to Silverton. If you do so (especially with children) I'd take the bus back rather than the two way train trip.
Gunnison is one of our favorite areas, but we have never stayed out at the Black Canyon. I would prefer to stop by the Black Canyon, then drive on into Gunnison for the night. There are several nice RV parks there: Mesa RV, KOA, and Tall Texan.
We have been visiting Buena Vista (BTW, locals do NOT use the Spanish pronunciation, but say Byouna Vista--'i' as in Sister) for over 50 years. We have spent many weeks there in RV parks: Arrowhead Point and KOA are our favorites.
IF you start right now you might be able to get a site in Cheyenne Mountain State Park in Colorado Springs. It is one of the nicest state parks we have ever stayed in, but solidly booked up in the Summer. Lots to do for the kids in Colorado Springs area. We enjoyed the zoo last Summer as well as Garden of the Gods and Seven Falls.
If I can be of help related to this area of your trip, you can send me a PM. We are very familiar with this part of the country.
